GIOVANNI SCIORTINO
Branch of the Military: Army
Last/Current Rank: SPC E-4
Term of Service:
Operation Iraqi Freedom - 6 years in the Army
Veteran's Neighborhood: Norridge
Submitted by: his Mother, Leticia "Lety” Sciortino
Reflections on Veteran’s Military Service:
“While supporting Operation Freedom my world took a new turn for the best. The weather plays a great factor on opening a person's eyes to a new world with temperatures reaching 145 degrees Fahrenheit. Also, there are sandstorms 4 times a month which creates more adversity to an already high risk mission. Every new situation has made me appreciate life more. Whether it’s the luxuries of life or my family and friends' safety. Life for me has become more meaningful.”
“[This] is a photo of the Norridge flag that my crew flew over Iraq today 22 OCT 2009 on a Blackhawk Helicopter tail #23-88061. The crew members are (left to right) Chief Warrant Officer 2 (CW2) James Liles (Pilot-in-Command), CW2 Johnathon Vollink (Pilot), Sergeant (SGT) Christopher Quinn (Crewchief), and myself…”
